KING ~ Rhena Clair
Born Wednesday September 23, 1936. Passed away Saturday October 10, 2026.
Passed away on October 10, 2026.
Aged 90 years.
Beloved wife of Dennis (for 70 years). Loved mother of Penny & Jeremy.
Mother-in-law of Monique.
Grandma Rhena of Hamish & Kay; Georgia, Charlie & Annabelle.
Rest in Peace
Funeral notice
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mrs Rhena Clair King to be held at St James Anglican Church, Collins Street, Drysdale on WEDNESDAY (October 21, 2026) at 11am.
Please wear a 'splash of green' in memory of Rhena.
Private Cremation.
Tributes
Dear Dennis,
Tony and I were so sorry to hear of Rhena's passing. We both have such happy memories of working with you both at Peninsula Players.
Rhena was always so warm and welcoming to newcomers and acting with her and so many others was such a great experience.
I always have in my mind her beautiful speaking voice and the song she loved to sing - "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square".I am so sorry I missed the funeral service.
Lots of love to you Dennis and your family.
Bodil and Tony Wright
October 21, 2026 4:47 pm
Rhena, my Speech Therapist, was always Mrs King, to me. When I was eleven, every week for a year and with a radiant smile, she welcomed me into her home in Clifton Springs to run me through my lessons. ‘How Now Brown Cow’ and ‘Seven silver swans swam silently seaward’. Always kind, encouraging and gentle, she wished nothing but success for me, and all of her students.
For ever grateful. Thank you Mrs King.
October 20, 2026 11:14 pm
Dear Dennis, Jeremy, Penny and Families,
Sorry to hear of the passing Rhena. Always positive and encouraging, many happy memories to remember her by.Sad to not be able to attend.
With love,
Damon, Nina and family.October 20, 2026 9:41 pm
Dennis Penny Jeremy and families,
we are celebrating the life of our very dear friend Rhena.We had so many really wonderful experiences over the years... family activities, holidays, celebrations and a wonderful friendship.
We really do celebrate those memories, and we certainly have many to recall.
we are sorry we can't attend and pay respects to our dear Rhena.
much love to you all,
from Wendy, Pat (dec), Damon & Nina. Paul & Cassie and families.October 20, 2026 11:38 am
Oh Dennis, my sincere condolences on your loss. Rhena was a wonderful woman and a staunch ever-present support. Your perfect partner, Mate. Unfortunately I can’t be at the service to say this to you personally, as I’m conducting a tour of the Geelong Mural. But I will be wearing a splash of green in Rhena’s memory - and I’ll catch up with you next time in Kensington Grange.. Colin Mockett
October 17, 2026 8:06 am
Dear Rhena,artist extraordinare, welcomed me into the music world on the Bellarine when we met at SpringDale Singers. I enjoyed singing with her in St. Paul's Occasional choir, in St. James choir,for quite a number of years and loved her positive conducting and her generous gorgeous manner in everything she did. What a unique wonderful soul.
October 15, 2026 9:24 pm
Dear Dennis & Penny & families
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Rhena, such an amazing lady, that lit up your life every time you spoke to her!
Sending hugs to you all 🌹Judy Dean ( ex BVP)
October 14, 2026 8:19 pm